du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced that CEO Fahad Al Hassawi today hosted Borje Ekholm, President & Group CEO at Ericsson and  a high level delegation at its HQ in Dubai Hills. The meeting represents the continuation of a long-term partnership to enhance du’s network performance, strengthen managed services and improve mobile experiences across the UAE in line …

Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah to launch its first ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ initiative. This first-of-its-kind solution means that customers with an Alfa account can now scan a product’s QR code to pay in instalments in-store without experiencing any price markup, affording more flexibility when …

By Rafiq Vayani JAKARTA/KARACHI: Following the relief assistance delivered to Pakistan on 26 September 2022 by the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Social Affairs and Head of the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Government of the Republic of Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to assist Pakistan in managing the impacts of flood-disaster by sending Medical Team to …

On 9 October, Times Square Center partners with Speedy Comics and Pop Con to welcome actress Samantha Alleyne, who is best-known as the first ever female Stormtrooper in the Star Wars movie franchise. Fans are invited to visit Times Square Center to meet Samantha from 3pm to 7pm, who will be signing autographs, posing for photographs, and generally having fun with …

Dubai Internet City, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, announces its return to GITEX Technology Week for the highly anticipated 22nd edition. GITEX, the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, is showcasing cutting-edge solutions in AI, 5G, blockchain, sustainability, and 4IR from 10 to 14 October as the world’s tech industry giants pool their …

LONDON/ABU DHABI: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Al Mana Fashion Group (Al Mana) opened the first brick-and-mortar NBA Store in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the league’s first e-commerce site dedicated to fans in the Middle East launching later this month.  The new brick-and-mortar store, operated by Al Mana and located at Yas Mall on Yas Island in …

NdcTech, a leading IT & consulting firm providing transformational services for the banking sector globally and Temenos, the world’s leading banking software company are pleased to co-host the 11th edition of Bank of The Future Forum. It is one of the largest financial conferences in the world, happening on 12th October 2022 at a local hotel in Karachi. With over …

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Coop, His Excellency Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, confirmed that the Cooperative puts the Emiratization file at the forefront of its priorities to achieve the vision of the wise leadership to meet the needs of the people of the country, and reach its goal of building a better and sustainable economy. …

As football fans all over the globe prepare to fly to Qatar for the biggest tournament of the year, Etihad Airways released a new comedy film featuring some famous football supporters, and a mystery VIP, on a flight to Doha. Khabib Nurmagomedov, the longest reigning, and undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion before his retirement, is a huge football fan. He and …

DUBAI/KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia is collaborating with Traveloka on a smart partnership campaign to promote the country as the holiday destination of choice. The four-month campaign, which invites individuals to enjoy Malaysia’s multicultural attractions, scenic locations, diverse cuisine and renowned hospitality, will exclusively harness Traveloka’s innovative travel and lifestyle platform, which offers one of the most comprehensive, seamless and personalised …